Thanks ever so much. I have ordered many times from Amazon UK, but would not have been confident I was getting the same product compatible with UK unless I had come across your comments. Can you advise whether I can purchase additional games eg. Super Mario from the German Amazon or will it be German speaking?

This article can unfortunately not at the desired location to be shipped. You can either change the shipping address or article from your order, delete, by the number of units to 0, and then click update. (Countries with transit restrictions)

Having read all the postings seemed simple to order so thought I’d give it a go and follow the extremely clear instructions above (thank you !) . But it really doesn’t seem to like Scotland - it won’t process past the address part even though they’re in stock. I’ve tried changing to GB but still not accepting it .
Anybody got any suggestions ?
Thanks

A few days ago I got an email from Amazon.de saying that I couldn’t link anyone to their website due to the increase in demand from customers in the UK.

I removed my links, widgets etc on this blog, and it seems that Amazon.de have now taken it one stop further and are now preventing people from ordering a Wii from Amazon.de… “Insert your chosen curse here and collectively swear at them!!!!”

Unfortunately, it looks like that this avenue for acquiring a Wii before Christmas has now closed.

Can anyone else shed some light on this?

Sorry guys, if I hear of, come up with, another method of getting a Wii I’ll blog about it straight away.

Managed to put an order for a Wii in with Amazon.de before the ordering curtain came down….! Have had the email stating that its been disptached has anyone any ideas to who delivers these in the UK?? And if indeed theres any way of tracking the parcel with the couriers??? Just hoping it arrives and doesnt get sent back to the germans!!

Way to go Kelly - thanks !!
Having lost all hope after trying dozens of times yesterday I tried immediately I saw your posting and think I managed to order one.
I say I think because I used 1 click ordering and it came up at the end saying - 1 click ordering cancelled and next line thank you we have recieved your order and then listed the Wii. So i hope that means I’ve got it !!

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dispatch date 12/11/07
Thank heavens for Google translation - don’t think my schoolgirl german could have translated the email - looks really cool in my inbox though !
Thanks - if you hadn’t posted I wouldn’t have tried again I was so despondent !

[...] So out of desperation I have taken a bold step and decided to take advantage of our European cousins and purchase from abroad. A quick search on google leads me to this site http://www.howaboutawii.com/how-to-order-from-amazonde/. And yes they have Wiiâ€™s in stock the only difference being the two pin plug instead of the UK three pin types. An adapter can be bought from most electrical retailers.After following Danâ€™s instructions and making good use of Google translator I have now ordered A Wii console delivered for less than the Â£179.00 UK RRP. Go Figure!!! I have email confirmation of this order, so letâ€™s hope that Amazon.DE follow through with the order. [...]

Wii from Amazon Germany due this week - Sorted !!!. But would like to ask if anyone has ordered Wii Play with remote from Amazon.de, I can’t get it from UK. One shop told me it has been out of stock longer than the Wii. Can I assume that the game will be as UK bought games and will be in English.

Hi again - its just arrived!!! That makes it just 2-3 working days since I ordered - incredible. Thanks for making this possible - I wouldn’t have taken the plunge to order from Germany without your clear instructions. Thanks to all who have posted advice about adapters also because I would’ve just used a shaver adapter. DHL delivered and it was a daytime delivery if that is a concern as a few people have asked about this. My order summary stated I would receive it between 13th and 26th November - it arrived on 12th. Now to buy some games - anyone got any recommendations?

Hello, just ordered my Wii (12/11 @ 1700) with the help of your instructions! It all went through with no hitches, I live in Wales and already had an Amazon.co.uk account. The .de site says its due to be shipped on the 13th, will keep you informed! Cheers!

hi think i have managed to order a wii through amazon de it says it will be dispatched on 13/11/07 just wondering how long it will take and when i go onto tracking my order it says somthing about checking for cookies ..any ideas anyone !

Edith, I had the same problem. whilst on internet explorer (presuming this is how you access the internet) click on ‘tools’ on your menu bar then select ‘Internet Options’ then click the ‘Privace’ Tab, then click sites in the address box type “http://www.amazon.de then click ‘allow’ and finally ‘ok’ then retry accessing your account. Its inly so that amazon can create a page designed specifically for you (as far as i know), this worked for me. I hope you get your Wii!

Yes I ordered Wii Play bundled with a console on the 8th. I’m hoping that’s why my shipping date seems to be so much slower than everyone else’s though, as my estimated delivery is basically any time in December. There are people here who ordered just a console on its own after me, but have been given a delivery date much earlier than mine. Wii Play appears to be in stock and it says it will be shipped more or less straight away.

AMAZING, thank you soo much, I had tried Woolies, Argos, Currys, Dixons and was about to resort to EBAY!!! ordered my Wii last Tuesday, It arrived by DHL on monday evening !!!. To all those who doubt this is genuine… just follow the instructions above. A Wii at less than ARGOS price !! unbelievable

Was delighted when I read through these posts, but I’ve just tried to order one using a variety of addresses and have encountered the problem that a few of you had - ie won’t deliver to UK? Don’t suppose any of you have any ideas?

Any one tried to order from amazon.de today..? just tried and it wont accept the uk address..
Translated - google.

*** This article is not to the person you sent desired location. You can either change the shipping address or article from your order, delete, by the number of units to 0, and then click update. (Countries with transit restrictions) ***

Hi.
Followed your instructions and bought my Wii from Amazon.de on 7th November and it arrived less than 48 hours later on 9th!!!!! Also ordered a copy of Wii Play (plus remote) from Virgin Megastores online for Â£27 on the same day but it still hasn’t been dispatched. Only problem I had was finding an Overseas to UK adapter - all my local B&Q’s had sold out - so the word must be spreading. Found one in the end but suggest changing fuse to 3 amp in line with the UK plug rating.
Cpt

Thank-you very much for a great saving and also the fact that a littlie one will not be disappointed on christmas day. Ordered the item last Tuesday evening and received to my home address on the following Monday so it was less than 4 working days. Well done and thanks again.

DONT SEPAIR WITH THE RECENT COMMENTS. I HAVE ORDERED ONE MORE FROM AN AMAZON 3RD PARTY. IT IS LISTED UNDER NEW AND USED AND COMES FROM AN INDEPENDENT RETAILER WHO SELLS THRU AMAZON. EXACTLY THE SAME AS THE U.K. THEY ARE SLIGHTLY MORE EXPENSIVE AT 287 EUROS BUT STILL A LOT CHEAPER THAN RETAILERS IN THE U.K IF YOU CAN GET ONE. INSTEAD OF KLICKING IN THE NEU KAFEN CLICK ON ANGEBOTE WHICH MEANS NEW AND USED THEN LISTED WILL BE SOME USED THEN SOME NEW. THEY WILL BE DISPATCHED DIRECTLY FROM THE RETAILER THEMSELVES . MINES IS BEING DISPATCHED ON THE 16TH NOV DELIVERY 2 WORKING DAYS. GOOD LUCK

Ordered Wii from Amazon.DE on Sunday and to my suprise arrived today (wednesday) !!!!!!! If I had ordered it from the UK I could not have recieved it any faster. There will be some happy kids(and wife) at christmas.
Thanks Dan.
Enjoy a pint on me.

Thank you, I’ve been trying Amazon.de all night with no luck, discovered your site which not only explains why but provided an alternative which I’ve now ordered from. You have earned some serious good karma there!

Just placed an order for Nintendo wii at http://www.computeruniverse.net which is based in Germany, delivery should be between 3 - 14 days, my fingers are crossed. Total price including delivery was Â£202

Hi, i just tried to order wii from amazon.de site but got the same message as some people……This article can unfortunately not at the desired location to be shipped. You can either change the shipping address or article from your order, delete, by the number of units to 0, and then click update. (Countries with transit restrictions)….guess my partner will have to keep on wanting……

I ordered a wii from amazon de on 5 November and was delivered by DHL on 8 Nov
brilliant - I had heard about difficulties with ordering this week so i tried yesterday and it did let me go through the steps again ( thou’ i didn’t oder another)

Sorry to ask but I’m getting a little worried. Ordered my Wii on Amazon.de on the 6th November and was originally told it would arrive between the 20th-24th November (which although is much longer than some people is still well before Christmas so not a problem). Amazon.de then sent an e-mail to say the item was dispatched and would arrive early on the 13th November (really a bonus). However, its now the 16th and although the money has now been taken by amazon I have no Wii here 3 days after it should have been. I’ve checked the amazon.de website but with no luck so far (still says it should be here on the 13th). Any help would be great.

I followed your instructions but could not get to the payment screen - have they changed it to stop us ordering. Please help!!!!! This was the message.
Bitte beachten Sie
Bei Ihrer Bestellung ist ein kleines Problem aufgetreten (siehe unten).

just tried and got a different screen. went on http://www.freetranslation.com to translate it and it said” that unable to deliver to the address given as the uk was on their ” restricted country list” so my quest goes on

Anyone know if wii’s from France can be used in the UK, hubby needs to buy wii’s for a raffle prize and has chance of couple from France but I thought the French ones don’t use the PAL system. Can anyone help before these get sold one.

PS told my hubby to order from amazon.de when I ordered one for my nephew, it came within a week but he didn’t listen did he !!!!!

Roy
I order mine along with accessories extra remote etc on 8th and had same delivery date expected as you. Still not heard anything either. Ordered games from amazon UK and they are expected any date up to 5th Jan! Fingers crossed

DHL tried to deliver to my home yesterday but no-one was home. I went to their local depot and picked it up tonight. Hope yours turns up soon too Diane. Have you had an email to say it’s left Germany yet? I got one on the 17th.

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